Recall 11V278 affects 1,629 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra trucks for an improperly calibrated tire pressure monitoring system. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 1,629 2007-2011 Tundra trucks because the tire pressure monitoring system was not properly calibrated, so the low tire pressure warning lamp can fail to illuminate when tires are underinflated. Without that warning, owners risk driving on underinflated tires, which increases the chance of tire failure and a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tire pressure monitoring system on the 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra watches tire inflation and turns on the low tire pressure warning lamp when a tire drops below the set threshold. That warning light is the driver's dashboard cue to stop, check the tires, and add air before driving farther on an underinflated tire.
On affected Tundras, the system was not calibrated correctly. Because the threshold is wrong, the low tire pressure warning lamp does not illuminate when one or more tires fall below the pressure level where the warning is supposed to appear. The tire is losing air, but the truck does not give the expected alert.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is that the warning lamp itself fails to do its job, so a driver can be relying on a system that stays silent when tire pressure is too low.
Who's affected?
Spans five Tundra model years, all tied to the tire pressure monitoring system.
| 2007 Toyota Tundra | tire |
|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Tundra | tire |
| 2009 Toyota Tundra | tire |
| 2010 Toyota Tundra | tire |
| 2011 Toyota Tundra | tire |
| Units affected | 1,629 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A miscalibrated tire pressure monitor can fail to warn you when a tire is underinflated. That leaves the Tundra at risk of being driven on underinflated tires, which raises the chance of tire failure and a crash. Check tire pressure manually until the repair is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Use Toyota's owner letter, mailed in July 2011, to confirm the dealer instructions for this TPMS recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall number 11V278 when you ask about the free TPMS recalibration.
- Ask the dealer to recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system so the low tire pressure warning light works at the required pressure threshold.
- Check tire pressure manually and keep the tires inflated to the door-label pressure until the TPMS recalibration is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician recalibrates the tire pressure monitoring system so the low tire pressure warning lamp follows the required threshold. The source repair path says this recall work began during July 2011 and is performed free of charge. The work is calibration, not a tire replacement, unless the dealer finds a separate tire issue during normal service. Parts and labor for the recall remedy are covered.
Timeline
| May 12, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V278?
Recall 11V278 covers 1,629 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system calibration problem. The low tire pressure warning lamp does not reliably illuminate when tire pressure drops below the required threshold. Toyota dealers recalibrate the system for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2011 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 11V278. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the tire pressure monitoring system recalibration. Reference recall number 11V278 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects and noncompliance recalls at no cost. Toyota dealers recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge, with parts and labor covered under recall 11V278.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is driving with one or more underinflated tires without receiving the dashboard warning. Underinflated tires increase the risk of tire failure and crash. If your VIN is included, schedule the free tire pressure monitoring system recalibration at a Toyota dealer.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tundra is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall number 11V278.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V278000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-301-6859 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V278 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V278000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →